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REGISTERED NURSE
Summary

Compassionate registered nurse accustomed to treating diverse pediatric patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.

Skills
  • Patient monitoring
  • Unit administration
  • Medical screening
  • Palliative and Pain Management
  • Performing bladder scans
  • Gastrostomy tube care
  • Maintaining feeding pumps
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Emotional awareness
  • Preparing for procedures
  • Patient Management
  • Family and patient support
  • Nursing Plan Development
  • Patient records documentation
  • Cancer patient management
  • Central line and IV skills
  • Chemotherapy drug administration
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Critical care
  • Documenting vitals
  • Immunization skills
  • Hearing screenings
  • IV drug therapy management
Experience
Company Name | City, StateRegistered Nurse10/2015 - Current
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
  • Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
  • Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
  • Conducted patient-focused planning and case management designed to meet individual health and service needs for quality and cost-effective outcomes.
  • Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support protocols and directives.
  • Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
  • Counseled patients and families to provide psychological, emotional and spiritual support.
  • Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
  • Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
  • Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
  • Wrote detailed notes regarding patient discussions, including information in patient charts.
  • Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Company Name | City, StateRegistered Nurse09/2012 - 01/2017
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
  • Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
  • Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
  • Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
  • Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
  • Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
  • Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
  • Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
  • Planned and spearheaded in-service educational programs focusing on fall safety, skin care and adherence to core measures.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Company Name | City, StateRecreational Therapist05/2007 - 08/2012
  • Counseled and encouraged patients to develop leisure activities.
  • Conferred with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
  • Implemented counseling techniques and interventions to aid patients in recuperating and improving social, cognitive, emotional and physical activities of daily life.
  • Planned therapeutic and recreation activities aligned with abilities, interests and therapy objectives.
  • Devised personalized treatment plans, communicated with referring physicians and provided referrals based on patient evaluations.
  • Assessed patients' physical, mental, emotional and social abilities to identify strengths and determine diagnoses.
  • Coordinated care with patients' family members and caregivers while communicating short and long-range goals.
  • Organized and scheduled exercise programs and recreational activities to facilitate physical and emotional health of participants.
  • Created documentation of patient treatment plans, change in treatment, progress and outcome evaluations to facilitate recordkeeping objectives.
  • Obtained information from medical records, medical staff, family members and patients to assess capabilities, needs and interests.
  • Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Defined strategies and created a plan to achieve ambitious operational objectives.
Company Name | City, StateUnit Secretary05/2000 - 04/2010
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments for diagnostic, surgical and consultation services.
  • Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information and medical personnel access to maximize office efficiency.
  • Prepared and sent financial statements to support bookkeeping functions.
  • Conducted patient intake interviews to collect medical information and insurance details.
  • Compiled physical and digital documents, charts and reports to meet business and patient need.
  • Supported administrative and healthcare staff, providing order fulfillment and inventory management services to ease operations.
  • Provided patient information to facilitate timely admissions and discharges.
  • Facilitated timely execution of all lab tests and medication refills.
  • Managed unit call reception and routed calls to correct department.
  • Retrieved physicians' paperwork, including lab test requests.
  • Transcribed doctors' orders, including medication and lab test requests.
  • Drafted and distributed memos and emails for entire unit.
  • Maintained strong and trusting rapport with patients and all healthcare staff to build relationships.
  • Developed improve training procedures to aid in team member development.
  • Executed clerical tasks and assisted with all unit duties as directed.
  • Contacted other medical facilities to confirm medical histories and prevent inaccurate diagnoses.
  • Oversaw collection of admission, billing and processing documents to meet organizational expectations.
  • Created and maintained accurate and confidential patient files according to regulatory mandates.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed.
  • Addressed, documented and responded to incoming correspondences to address client queries.
  • Managed physician calendar, including scheduling patient appointments and procedures.
  • Managed medical practice administrative needs to provide patient satisfaction.
  • Updated patient financial information to promote accurate record keeping.
Education and Training
Ohio University | City, StateBachelor of Science in Nursing05/2014
Stark State College | City, StateAssociate of Science in Nursing05/2012
Kent State University | City, StateAssociate of Science in Therapeutic Recreation05/2006
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Ohio University
  • Stark State College
  • Kent State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse
  • Recreational Therapist
  • Unit Secretary

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    Associate of Science in Nursing
    Associate of Science in Therapeutic Recreation

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